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HAROLD'S

15250 S TAMIAMI TRL 107, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239.849.0622

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605259
Grade history
AUG 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Operator replaced brush with food grade brush.
Intermediate/14-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator discarded beverage.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of potatoes stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Operator placed potatoes off of floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded cloth.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed sanitizer bucket inside another bucket.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Operator labeled bins.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at front bar area. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed strainer.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust above hand wash near walk in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board. Operator removed cellphone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated gray/black-like substance in corner at end of cook line near reach in freezer. Educated operator on cleaning wall.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at front bar area. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed strainer.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Intermediate/14-14-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Cloth used as a food-contact surface with eggs in walk in cooler.
Basic/21-05-5
Wall soiled with accumulated gray/black-like substance in corner at end of cook line near reach in freezer.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at front bar area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw venison stored over cooked octopus at drawer reaches in cooler at cook line. Operator switched containers.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed mouthwash stored on shelving near salt and pepper shakers. Operator removed mouthwash.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at bar.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded cheddar cheese 50F cold hold, raw scallops 52F cold hold, raw salmon 52F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board. Operator removed cellphone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar container. Educated operator on proper labeling.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation

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